Abstract
Pseudomeningoceles are uncommon complications of lumbar surgery. They are encapsulated cerebrospinal fluid collections developing extradurally as a consequence of incidental dural tears. They are typically located in the paraspinal compartment and occasionally reach the subcutaneous space. We describe the case of a patient in whom a post-laminectomy pseudomeningocele developed over a 10-year period within the L5 spinous process and remained completely encircled within its bony boundaries. The surgical implications of this finding are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 325-327 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Spine Journal |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2003 |
Keywords
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar surgery
- Pseudomeningocele
- Spinous process
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine